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Which type of ransomware encrypts files and also exfiltrates data to threaten public release if ransom is not paid?
- Crypto-ransomware
- Locker ransomware
- Double extortion ransomware
- Scareware
Answer: Double extortion ransomware
Double extortion ransomware combines file encryption with data theft. Attackers threaten to publish sensitive data if ransom isn't paid, increasing pressure on victims. This evolved tactic makes backups insufficient as a sole defense. Prevention requires DLP, encryption, network segmentation, and incident response planning.